CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Victor Farfan, Mayor Pro Tem
Dandy De Paula, Council Member
Luis Roa, Council Member
Ernie Vargas, Council Member Maria Teresa Del
Rio, Mayor
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM
Ernesto Marquez,City Manager
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council meeting was called to order on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 6:01 PM.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, provided brief information regarding the conduct of the meeting.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pablo Rubio, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Councilmember De Paula.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Councilmember Roa
Mayor Del Rio
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan
Councilmember De Paula
Councilmember Vargas
ABSENT
None
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, announced quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENTS GENERAL OR ITEMS ON OR OFF THE AGENDA Axzel Roman, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager, spoke.
2. RECOGNITION OF THE HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
There were no Proclamation or Certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY ANJELIQUE GRANADOS, COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER, HAWAIIAN GARDENS LIBRARY
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Anjelique Granados, Community Library Manager, spoke.
2. RECOGNITION OF THE HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS SUGGESTED ACTION:
Eric Leon, Recreation Coordinator, spoke.
Mayor Del Rio recognized the contest winners.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Eric Leon, Recreation Coordinator, spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
3. PRESENTATION BY SELACO
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Yolanda Castro, SELACO Executive Director, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
AGENDA ORGANIZATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve the Agenda Organization.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1. Recommendation to hold a public hearing and second reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2022607, amending Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.90 (Supplemental Regulations), Section
18.90.080 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code regarding ADUs and JADUs and determining the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080.17 of the California Public Resources Code.
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RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) / HEARING(s)
1. Recommendation to hold a public hearing and second reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2022607, amending Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.90 (Supplemental Regulations), Section
18.90.080 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code regarding ADUs and JADUs and determining the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080.17 of the California Public Resources Code.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan recused himself from Agenda Item No. A1.
Councilmember Roa recused himself from Agenda Item No. A1.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember De Paula, seconded by Councilmember Vargas, to adopt Ordinance No. 2022607.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 3; Del Rio, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 2; Roa, Farfan
Motion carried: 3–0–0–2
2. Recommendation to: 1. Hold a public hearing to consider amendments to Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code, Title 18 of the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code (HGMC) modifying Section 18.80.010 (CCCard Club Overlay Zone) and Section 18.80.040 (BC Bingo Club Overlay Zone) to allow electrical utility metering and service equipment for electric car charging systems within a landscape setback.
2. Introduce, on first reading, the proposed ordinance approving text amendments to Title 18 of the HGMC modifying Section 18.80.010 (CC Card Club Overlay Zone) and Section
18.80.040 (BC Bingo Club Overlay Zone) to allow electrical utility metering and service equipment for electric car charging systems within a landscape setback (Attachment “A”); and
3. Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Wayne Brown, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.
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SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke and provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Wayne Brown, Hawaiian Gardens resident, spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, spoke.
Araz Barsegian, Tesla Representative, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke
Councilmember Roa spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Mayor Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 3, 6 , and 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. Recommendation to continue to authorize virtual and hybrid City Council meetings as well as virtual and hybrid meetings for all other City Boards, Commissions, Committees, or Agencies Pursuant to AB 361.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Mayor Del Rio, to approve Consent CalendarItems1–3,6,and8.
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NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
2. Recommendation to continue to authorize virtual and hybrid City Council meetings as well as virtual and hybrid meetings for all other City Boards, Commissions, Committees, or Agencies Pursuant to AB 361.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Mayor Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 3, 6 , and 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
3. Recommendation to receive and file warrants processed during the period of December 3 to December 30, 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Mayor Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 3, 6 , and 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
4. Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of Hawaiian Gardens and Edgeworth Security LLC for the purchase and installation of cameras at Clarkdale Park, Wardham Ave. and at 226th Street and Norwalk Blvd.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, provided the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motioncarried:5–0–0–0
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Councilmember De Paula spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
5. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 0012023 approving an agreement with Englander, Knabe and Allen for public relations services.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, provided the staff report.
Celine Cordero, Senior Vice President, Englander Knabe and Allen, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Linda Hollinsworth, Finance Director, spoke.
Ernesto Marquez, City Manager, spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Farfan spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember Roa, seconded by Mayor Del Rio, to approve recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 0012023.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
6. Recommendation to approve the Mayor's appointments to Government Agencies and City Committees for 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Mayor Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 3, 6 , and 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, De Paula, Vargas
NOES:0;
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Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
6. Recommendation to approve the Mayor's appointments to Government Agencies and City Committees for 2023.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Mayor Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 3, 6 , and 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
7. Recommendation to approve the appointment of Frances Rodriguez to the Public Safety Commission.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk, provided the staff report.
Councilmember Roa spoke.
Frances Rodriguez spoke.
Mayor Del Rio spoke.
Councilmember De Paula spoke.
Councilmember Vargas spoke.
A motion was made by Councilmember De Paula, seconded by Councilmember Roa, to approve recommendation.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
8. Recommendation to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Mayor Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 3, 6 , and 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
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2022.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Recommendation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Farfan, seconded by Mayor Del Rio, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 – 3, 6 , and 8.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5; Roa, Del Rio, Farfan, De Paula, Vargas
NOES: 0;
ABSENT: 0;
RECUSE: 0;
Motion carried: 5–0–0–0
C. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
There were no Discussion items.
D. COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
There were no Committee Reports.
E. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items.
F. ORAL STAFF REPORT(S)
Steve Gomez, Public Safety Director, announced that there is a Neighborhood Safety Meeting on January 12, 2023 at 6:00pm.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT(S)
There were no City Attorney Reports.
H. ORAL COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember De Paula announced that he met with with Department heads.
Mayor Del Rio wished everyone a Happy New Year.
I. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Session items.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:41 PM to the next Regular City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM
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